MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic educational technology enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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